Could He Be A Bodyguard?

Everyone sat upright in a serious manner as if they were focused on their work, but what they were actually doing was the complete opposite. All of them, including Ning Youyou, glanced at the door every now and then for the arrival of the executives who were known to be very strict.

The sound of footsteps drew nearer, and soon, the distinctive voice of their manager could be heard.

"Statistically, BLOVE's performance has been growing every consecutive quarter. I'm proud to say that I'm leading a team of top performers."

They heard the voice of their manager in the walkaway. There was no time to waste, so Ning Youyou began analyzing the data that she was given.

Soon, a formidable group of people finally arrived at the door. 

Their Department Manager was extremely respectful to a man in a suit whose face was expressionless. Unlike his usual attempt to establish superiority, their manager displayed only full courtesy for the man.

Ning Youyou cast a sly glance at the man who could be one of the top executives from the Zhou Feng Corporation. 

He looked serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority, just like how a leader should be.

She darted another look at the rest of the group and was dumbfounded. It was a shock to see a familiar face among them. Wasn't he the man who had just been trapped in the elevator together with her?

Was he one of the examiners?

He stood at the end of the group with the same air of authority around him. However, he could not tell who he really was based on his frosty look.

Next to him, there were some men who were clearly bodyguards that were here to escort the executives. Could he be one of the bodyguards?

When she first saw him, she just assumed that an early-comer like him must be an assistant to a high-level executive.

Looking at him now, however, she realized that he had an established disposition of leadership that made him stand out from the rest of the group. It truly astonished her to see his face among the examiners. 

Before she could recover from the surprise, she caught someone staring at her. She looked up, and their eyes met across the crowded room. Panicked, she looked away in an instant and shifted her attention back to her work. 

A few minutes later, the group of executives proceeded to the next department. Their manager followed suit like a humble servant.

Xiao Lan shot a glance at the door as soon as they left.

"Hey, did you see what the manager looked like?"

"All he's ever done to us is to show off his superiority, but look at him, his servile expression of praise for the executives disgusts me!"

"To be honest, of all the people with managerial quality, Manager Zhao is the one with the most experience. I'd rather have Manager Zhao as our General Manager to guide us all instead of that fella."

"Couldn't agree more."

Ning Youyou absentmindedly listened to the comments that her coworkers made. Nevertheless, all she could think about was the man.

She was sure that today was the first time they met, but there was something about him that she could not get over. It was like they had known each other for a long time.

The examination finally came to an end, and the General Manager of BLOVE was there in the lobby to send them off in high spirits. 

"Manager Li, what do you think about our current plans for the company?"

Tang An answered with a faint smile, "BLOVE's profits have been increasing over the years. We wouldn't have achieved the result without your hard work. Very well done."

Pleased by the recognition, he quickly accorded his distinguished guest with solicitous hospitality, "I've reserved a table at the Intercontinental Hotel. Would you like to join us?"

Tang An refused the offer with a slight nod, "I'm afraid that I still have some matters to attend to. Enjoy yourself."

The General Manager was disappointed, but he did not cross the line and press him to stay. There was just a great disparity in their authority, after all. Quietly, he bid them goodbye.

In the car, the man who was seated in the main seat suddenly got up to make space for the man next to him. With great respect, he took out the lighter in his pocket and lit a cigarette for the man. 

"Master, may I be so bold as to ask why did you free up Manager Li's schedule to examine BLOVE? It's not a matter of urgency that requires your personal examination."